Who said great skiing must come with a Hollywood price tag? Aspen Snowmass, one of the most famous and expensive ski resorts in Colorado, charges $346 for two days. By comparison, the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck delivers the same alpine thrill – and so much more – for just €154 (around $165). That’s less than half the price, with double the experiences. In Innsbruck, the mountains and the city complement each other perfectly. Start your day carving down glacier slopes above the clouds, enjoy lunch under the alpine sun, and end it beneath the Golden Roof – Innsbruck’s iconic landmark, built for Emperor Maximilian I and adorned with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles that shimmer in the light.
WHY TYROL BEATS ASPEN ANYTIME
THE SMARTER SIDE OF WINTER
The SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck isn’t just a ticket; it’s a gateway to winter adventures. One pass connects 12 ski areas, 265 kilometers of slopes, and 108 lifts, along with 23 cultural attractions, public transport, and access to the Alpenzoo, Europe’s highest-altitude zoo, where ibexes, eagles, and marmots watch over the city. The Stubai Glacier, Austria’s largest glacier ski resort, offers 65 km of pistes, 18 km of which are ski routes, and 26 lifts, ranging from 1,695 m to 3,210 m – with snow from October to May. Closer to town, Axamer Lizum offers Olympic flair and open, fast runs, while Nordkette, the city’s own mountain, is reached straight from the center by funicular. One minute you’re sipping espresso in the old town, the next you’re 2,000 metres above it all.
VALUE MEETS ATTITUDE
Let’s do the math:
Aspen Snowmass: 237 km of slopes, 16 lifts, $346 for two days.
Innsbruck and Stubai: 265 km, 108 lifts, $165 for two days.
More terrain, more vertical, more possibilities – for half the price. While Aspen sells exclusivity, Innsbruck offers authenticity. Après-ski here glows with Zirbenschnaps and laughter. Lunch features Speckknödel, Kaspressknödel, or perfectly crispy Schnitzel. It’s mountain charm – unpolished, unpretentious, unforgettable.
DISCOVER EVERY PEAK
From glacier giants to local legends – the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck brings together 12 unique ski areas, each with its own vibe and character. Here’s a quick, concise overview to guide your adventure:
Stubai Glacier: Austria’s largest glacier ski resort, 65 km of pistes and views that touch the sky.
Axamer Lizum: Olympic slopes, wide runs, and freeride hotspots just 19 km from Innsbruck.
Nordkette: The city’s own mountain: ride from downtown to 2,000 m in 20 minutes.
Patscherkofel: Home of Olympic history and sunshine skiing above Innsbruck’s skyline.
Elferbahnen: Just 30 minutes by car from Innsbruck, stunning views all the way down to the city, best enjoyed from the largest walkable sundial in the Alps.
Serlesbahnen: Easy-going slopes, perfect for families and beginners.
Kühtai: Austria’s highest ski village at over 2,000 m – snow-sure and full of energy.
Schlick 2000: A family favourite with wide slopes, named as the “most convivial” skiing area in the Stubai Valley: nine traditional lodges and bars spoil you with tyrolean delicacies after or during skiing day.
Mutterer Alm: Great for families, with plenty of space to learn and relax.
Hochoetz: 41 km of pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, excellent infrastructure – making skiing an unforgettable experience for both – young and old.
Rangger Köpfl: 17 km of slopes from easy to intermediate, a unique panoramic view, night skiing and tobogganing – a complete mountain experience.
Glungezerbahn: Peaceful slopes, traditional huts and spectacular views over the Inn Valley.
Whether you seek adrenaline or a relaxed snow escape, the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck promises a winter adventure on every peak. Beyond the slopes, 23 unforgettable winter experiences await – from cozy mountain huts to local delicacies – to complete your day.
WHERE WINTER HAS CHARACTER
The SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck offers a rhythm to your winter. When clouds wrap the peaks, explore the city: museums, galleries, a stroll through the baroque old town, a visit to the Imperial Palace, or the Alpenzoo.
Need a little wellness instead? Dive into the “Badeparadies StuBay” in the Stubai Valley – included once for up to four hours (excluding sauna) – where warm water meets mountain views.
When the sun returns, return to the glacier, back to the slopes, back to the feeling that winter still means something real. No waiting, no worrying, no FOMO. Just freedom.
THE LAST TURN
Aspen may have the gloss. Innsbruck and Stubai have the grin. Here, there are no paparazzi – just skiers with raccoon tans, real smiles, and stories worth telling. Après-ski is lively when it should be, quiet when it counts, and always served with Tyrolean wit. Aspen has its stars, but Innsbruck and Stubai have the Milky Way. Ski more. Spend less. Live better. With the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck.
